This is a painting of two weasel-like animals interacting with each other in a grassy area beside a fallen tree or log. One animal is positioned on its hind legs mid-air, as if leaping or playing with the other creature. The other animal is perched on the sloped surface of the tree trunk, appearing to look downwards towards the leaping animal. The background is softly lit, with tall grasses and large, leafy plants dominating the scene. The painting uses earthy tones, mostly shades of brown, green, and pale yellow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1845
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 6913 × 5776 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original